All religions welcome to faith service

Muslims, Buddhists and Christians will come together in Greeley Thursday, but rather than focus on their differences in faith, they hope to emphasize the compassion they share.

“A lot of people are concerned with war and tired of wars,” the Rev. Steve Brown said. “We hope to offer a place where people feel safe to worship, meditate or just think about the difficult things we’re going through.”

The 7 p.m. Peace Service at Family of Christ Presbyterian, 2410 35th Ave. is part of more than 300 groups gathering nationwide. Among the activities will be a petition to U.S. Congress members to sign a Declaration of Peace.

Janelle Helling will speak from a Tibetan Buddhism perspective on conscious being and happiness. Much of her teaching will come from the recent visit from the Dalai Lama.

“All living things want happiness,” she said. “There are other ways to solve problems, alternatives to violence that are much better.”

Shakir Muhammad of the Islamic Center of Fort Collins also will attend.

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People of all faiths are encouraged to attend.

What: Peace Service

When: 7 p.m. Thursday

Where: Family of Christ Presbyterian, 2410 35th Ave.

Why: To show unity across faiths and to discuss a Declaration of Peace